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Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it has surpassed the revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion set for the year 2025, yesterday (11). Accordingly, as of today, Sri Lanka Customs ... Read More


Woman dead, two others injured in Gelioya accident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- (UPDATE): A woman has died while two others have sustained injuries in an accident reported in Karamada, Gelioya this afternoon (12). The accident took place when a private bus ... Read More


Two injured in bus, three-wheeler collision in Gelioya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Two individuals sustained injuries when a bus and a three-wheeler collided in Gelioya, police stated. The injured have been admitted to the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital. Publis... Read More


More details revealed on Kirinda drug haul seizure; 8 suspects, 6 vehicles in custody

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The Police Western Province North Crimes Division arrested eight suspects along with over 300 kilograms of narcotic substances that were being transported by land earlier this mo... Read More


Former NPP Peliyagoda councillor's husband remanded

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The former National People's Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Councillor's husband, who was arrested in Anuradhapura with heroin and subsequently suspended from his position as a sch... Read More


Ex-Minister Prasanna Ranatunga produced before court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been produced before the Colombo Magistra... Read More


NPP passes inaugural budget of Arachchikattuwa PS with the support of UNP

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The National People's Power (NPP) today (11) succeeded in passing the inaugural budget of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha in Puttalam with the support of the United National... Read More


Gold prices increase by around Rs. 8,000 today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have risen once again following a significant increase in the price of gold in the world market. The price of gold crossed US$ 4,120 an ounce in the wor... Read More


Govt striving to improve living standards of plantation workers: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The proposal to increase the daily wage of plantation workers from Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 1,750, marks the beginning of the government's efforts to ensure fair compensation and improve... Read More


Sri Lanka to further strengthen cooperation with Saudi Fund for Development

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has held discussions with the Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Mr. Sultan Abdulrahman Al-Ma... Read More